Renfrewshire Bereavement Network

24/02/2026

One of the biggest myths about grief is that it fades with time. This myth leads people to believe "they should be over it by now" or that there is "something wrong with them".

Tonkin's theory of grief reminds us that for most of us, grief never goes away, instead we grow around it. In the beginning it fills everything, then over time, life gently expands creating space for new moments alongside the grief 🤍

Because the love you feel for that person, place or pet hasn’t gone away, so why would your grief? There is nothing wrong with you. Grief isn’t something to get over, but something we learn to carry as we grow 💫

20/02/2026

16/02/2026

At Renfrewshire Bereavement Network, we hold hope for you 💛

Losing someone you love is heartbreaking. But your hope doesn’t have to be gone forever and until you find it again, we’ll hold it with you.

Death ends a life but it can’t end our love, our memories, or our hope.

You’re not alone. We’re here. 🤝

10/02/2026

This poem reminds us that grief becomes part of us, shaping how we see, feel and live 🌿

There is no “other side,” only change, adjustment and learning who you are now ✨

At Renfrewshire Bereavement Network, we support people to make sense of grief in their own time, and in their own way 💜

06/02/2026

We may not be available over the weekend, but please remember: if you are not coping and need urgent help, reach out to:

📞 First Crisis: 0800 221 8929
💚 Samaritans: 116 123
💙 Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87

RBN is available Mon–Fri, 10am–3pm if you need further support.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are here to help 💜

03/02/2026

Grief doesn’t ask us to forget the people we love, it asks us to find new ways to stay connected ✨

Continuing Bonds theory reminds us that talking to your loved one, keeping their photo close or honouring their memory can bring comfort and support healing.

At Renfrewshire Bereavement Network, we believe grief is about carrying love forward in ways that feel right for you 💜

🎨 Artwork by Juliet Young (.clinical.psychologist on Instagram) ✨

20/01/2026

Because love never ends. It simply changes shape.

13/01/2026

Grief is not about letting go.

It’s about finding ways to remember, to connect, and to keep love present, even in absence.

Bereavement counselling can offer space for those memories to be held with care.